Services
- Individual
- Adolescent/Teen
About My Clients
Bipolar and other mood disorders are my area of expertise, but I also enjoy working with trauma and other issues. My ideal clients are people who might feel lost, broken, stuck, even "crazy" or "messed up," but they show up and try to make things better, and they are willing to learn how to change the way they think and to treat themselves better. I love seeing people grow and meet their personal goals when they never thought they could. I also really enjoy working with teens.
My Background and Approach
I worked in community mental health and nonprofits for over four years, so I saw a little bit of everything and got a very well-rounded experience and understanding. My approach is to be an active and empathetic listener and to challenge my clients' negative patterns of thinking using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques. I also use client-focused and narrative therapy interventions sometimes.
My Personal Beliefs and Interests
I believe that NOT EVERYTHING happens for a reason. Sexual abuse, murder, neglect, miscarriages... I don't believe those things happen for a reason. Maybe a lot of things happen for a reason, but not everything. I believe it's still possible to heal and grow. That life always gets better--it can't stay bad forever. I believe that you're stronger and more capable than you know. I believe you belong, and you deserve love, respect, and kindness.